Labor Process
The period after the birth of the baby until the placenta and membranes are delivered.
What is the 3rd stage of labor?
Cephalic or Vertex
What is the the ideal position for a baby?
Frank, Complete, or Footling
What is a breech presentation?
Pitocin (oxytocin)
Which medication is given via IV to induce or augment labor?
Category III
Which fetal heart rate classification is considered non-reassuring?
Active phase of labor
Which phase of labor has the characteristics of moderate, regular contractions; dilation from 6-10 cm dilation?
Leopold's Maneuvers
What is palpating the abdomen to feel for fetal position called?
Lightening
What is it called when the baby drops into the pelvis?
Epidural
What is a regional anesthetic used for vaginal deliveries?
Variability
What are the irregular waves or fluctuations in the baseline FHR?
Occiput (head)
Which body part would a nurse expect to feel on vaginal exam if the baby is in a cephalic presentation?
Station
What is the measure of the degree of descent of the presenting part of the fetus through the birth canal called?
Effacement
What is the process called when the cervix is thinning?
Cytotec (misoprostol)
Cervidil (dinoprostone)
What is a medication is used to ripen the cervix for induction?
Head Compression
What causes early decelerations?
Oxytocin release from fetal head
What is the Ferguson reflex?
Slow Progress
What is the impact the psyche of the woman can have on her labor?
Vaginal Delivery
What is the process of moving fetus, placenta, and membranes out of the uterus and through the birth canal called?
Narcan (naloxone)
Which medication should the nurse have available to counteract any effects of narcotics that may affect the newborn?
Contractions
What is a tocometer used for?
Placenta abruptio or previa
What is an obstetric emergency?
Gravity assisted position
What is position the best position for a woman to give birth?
Molding
What is the correct term for slight overlapping of cranial bones or shaping of the fetal head during labor?
Nubain (nalbuphine)
Which medication can be given IV or IM to provide analgesia to a mother in labor?
Maternal fever or infection
What does a fetal heart rate baseline of 190 indicate?